• Reviews around paper (4.12 of 5)

    Minimalism Art | Classic Notebook Journal, Size: 5" X 8.3", A5, Yellow, Plain/Blank Page, 192 Pages, Hard Cover/Fine PU Leather, Inner Pocket, Quality Paper - 100gsm | Designed in San Francisco

    • Very good paper quality, convenient size and arrived on time
    • The paper feels amazing and let’s pens write smoothly.
    • The paper is the perfect weight, most pens/markers don't bleed through and unless it's a dark color heavily colored in, it doesn't show through
    • It's not your flaky super thin paper and it's not the thick heavy paper either
    • Good quality paper and a nice faux leather cover
    • I would like to mention that the paper isn't really all that great for copic markers
    • Good quality paper, perfect to notes and sketches
    • The paper is very smooth and nice to write on.
    • Great paper and the texture is very smooth
    • Solid hard covers and nice paper
    • The paper was also so gritty & not favorable.
    • The paper feels nice but is thin - I used Sharpie pens and they bled straight through
    • the paper is smooth and holds alcohol markers surprisingly well and definitely will be buying again
    • The paper was great
    • Good sized notebook, pretty color; Only problem is the paper itself is cheap and waxy so that pen doesn’t write nicely
    • The only weird thing is that the paper on the inside of the cover is like a yellow manilla color like a moleskin and the actual paper inside the notebook is like a pure white
    • Pages were thick and didn’t bleed through i was hunting for one of these for a while with good quality paper and this one is it
    • They have the same features, better paper (feels good, less shadow/bleed through), and looks about the same
    • The books in the three-pack are an improvement in that the paper seems darker and the dots lighter - again, my preference
    • The paper is thick and smooth to write on
    • The paper is smooth and the notebook fits perfectly in my purse, not bulky at all.
    • a ribbon or attached bookmark of some sort and this little journal does a pretty great job in every category except the laying flat, it would be good enough for most people but not her....and the paper is good but not great.
    • Better paper and covers than Moleskine and cheaper!
    • The paper is nice to write on, the binding appears to be stable (and I've stuffed the book)
    • I would appreciate a little thicker paper for art additions that I add to my journalling.
    • The page are good paper, the cover is well made, and the back cover folder is put to good use.
    • Superior quality paper that doesn't allow a lot of bleed through when I occasionally use markers
    • Great paper, much prefer the white to the common off-white I find in other notebooks.
    • The paper is a little thin, but my microns aren't bleeding through too much on the pages(you can see this in my photos).It has a great little pocket on the inside back cover, for storing bits of paper or other things you might need
    • It all worked out but I would highly recommend using the last page of your book to see how well the paper takes whatever ink you are using.
    • The paper is great quality and the notebook does not fall apart if you have to tear out a page
    • really cute but really thin paper
    • The paper is not as thick as I would like and the binding isn't very good, there are several small tears on the inner edges of the pages
    • Paper is nice to write on and journal fits in my purse perfectly
    • I love the dotted paper, and they're not so dark that it's distracting
    • Very good paper, will not leak / ghost or feather
    • But this paper is great
    • The paper is thick and gel ink doesn't bleed through.
    • High quality look and feel to the binding and the paper is thick but not so much so that the book won't lay flat when flipping pages and trying to write on the back side of the page in order to utilize the most out of the pages.
    • I used a Pilot G-2 (size 05) and yes, the paper is smooth and feels very nice, but the ghosting is beyond distracting for a planner
    • Thick sturdy paper
    • I really like the paper
    • great paper
    • My 2018 bullet journal was a Lemome Eco-Friendly Natural Cork Hardcover Dot Grid Notebook with Pen Loop and had much better paper.
    • Would have rated it a lot higher had it arrived without several flaws on it, as aside from the damage/flaws it's a nice quality, good quality paper, build etc
    • Nice paper and sturdy
    • much better paper than moleskine, holds together and no bleed through.
    • Great paper quality.
    • I like the color and texture of the cover and nice paper as well.
    • The cover is far better than the ordinary cardstock, paper or plastic, and the paper is a smooth, fountain pen friendly, at 100 gsm
    • much better paper than moleskine, holds together and no bleed through.
    • This is great: I can use several inks without bleeding, the cover colors are vibrant, there is an extra pocket in the back for stationary or any loose paper, and is a fraction of the prize of more expensive competitors
    • but, the paper feels pretty good.
    • Super comfortable, great thick paper pages
    • Super comfortable, great thick paper pages
    • The paper is smooth and thick with no bleeding
    • The paper is nice and it is compact.
    • I'm a moleskine fanatic ... but this journal's paper is really nice.
    • The paper doesn't bleed with any of the various pens I've tried on it yet, and the only thing that's appeared noticeably on the back of a page was a black Copic marker, applied pretty heavily
    • The paper is excellent - I write with mostly Stabilo pens, and there is no bleed, no residue, and I can highlight immediately with smudging
    • The paper is definitely smoother and thicker than the Leuchtturm, but there is a great deal of ghosting that goes on with any sort of highlighter
    • Paper is a great thickness, ink doesn't bleed through, and the cover feels really nice.
    • The paper is smooth and thick.
    • Really good quality paper and price point in comparison to what else is out there.
    • love it ! great product for this price ,the paper is great quality.
    • The paper is rather thin so most pens and markers do bleed through but not to the point where I find it unusable
    • The notebook is of good quality paper and cover, with average stitched book page binding
    • Paper is very smooth, and thick enough that the ink doesn't leak through to the next page
    • The paper is noticeably thicker than my old Moleskine - it does a much better job resisting bleeding (and I like to use the ink-heavy rolling
    • While I do LOVE the green, the feel of the cover and how smooth the paper is, to be
    • Beautiful cover, wonderful paper.
    • Great quality, nice, thick paper, and the pocket in the back is a nice touch!
    • Plenty of pages of good quality paper
    • The paper:- so smooth to write
    • Save your money and buy something that is better put together and has better paper quality.
    • But the paper is horrible
    • These are a very reasonably priced alternative to Moleskine and to some degree Leuchtturm1917.--The paper is smooth and does not feather with my Pilot fountain
    • Great notebook, well made and durable, nice thick paper, and a great, classy green color to help it stand out from the usual sea of black notebooks
    • Good quality graph paper
    • They have the same features, better paper (feels good, less shadow/bleed through), and looks about the same
    • The paper is quite thick, so the pen doesn't bleed at all
    • Solid hard covers and nice paper
    • I look forward to creating designs on such great quality paper
    • Good quality paper, binding that holds together, and a good price.
    • Cons: paper is thin like the LT
    • But, even when you use a good eraser the paper just breaks down
    • Decent quality paper and binding.
    • Every pen I own bleeds through the thin cheap paper
    • I'll never go back to bougie notebooks again because this does the job 10x over without the price gouging for mediocre paper
    • The paper isn’t great, I’m going to work with until it’s full, and I think it’s a good starter journal, but later I think I’ll invest in better book
    • It's not your flaky super thin paper and it's not the thick heavy paper either
    • The paper is nice and takes to ink well and the bright colours makes it easy to spot and also makes it fun to carry around.
    • The paper doesn't bleed with my muji gel pens, mildliners, crayola markers, or frixion highligters
    • The journal pages are not as smooth as my practice paper, and the calligraphy is not as smooth.
    • The paper is soft and easy to write on
    • The paper is very enjoyable to write on, hence why this is still a 4 star item
    • The paper is very smooth and fun to write on
    • Nice size, paper is smooth and nice to write on, feels well put-together.
    • Great Notebook, good quality paper
    • The paper holds well to markers without being too thick
    • Nice paper and color, I'm really excited to have a dotted notebook.
    • It has really nice paper in it too.
    • The wrap around cord feels substantial so it doesnt feel like it will loosen with time and the paper comes in a forgiving ivory shade so you don't suffer from eye fatigue.
    • Really terrible paper.
    • Nice paper, minimal ghosting with Stabilo 88s but no feathering
    • Better paper quality than others.
    • Good quality paper, sits flat for left handers
    • but the paper is still nice
    • The paper is thin and markers both water and alcohol based will bleed through several pages
    • The paper could have been a little softer (it is not smooth as a Clairefontaine or Rhodia) but it still has a quality
    • The UNNI has good paper and binding and makes a great bullet journal.
    • * The paper is smooth, feels good to the touch, and no bleeding through
    • the little pocket at the back can help to fit some cards and loose paper
    • It's a really good notebook, good paper, heavy cover
    • The paper is not too thin, but sharpie marker will bleed through to the back of the page
    • Excellent paper quality
    • Good paper
    • Great paper quality
    • Great quality overall - paper is thick enough and opaque enough, works well with a Precision V5
    • Why pay double for a Leuchtturm or a Moleskine with inferior paper?
    • The paper absorbs ink well, and I haven't had anything smear
    • The paper is thick and smooth to write on
    • Nice thick paper, good quality, perfect size
    • There is also a pocket in the back cover that you can store some loose papers or half-ruler inside
    • Great size for travel, well made, and even has a useful paper pocket in the back
    • It’s really great quality paper
    • The paper seems a little thin but my pens don't bleed through that much (micron pens)
    • I'm glad I never did because this really does get the job done, has held up, the paper is of good quality and writing does not bleed through very easily
    • but I prefer the minimalism art paper.
    • Good quality paper, carefully made
    • The paper is silky smooth and easy to write on
    • The paper is slightly thinner and my fountain pen bleeds through slightly more
    • Amazing paper to write on!
    • Nice bright paper
    • Great perfect size and amazing paper quality
    • Great paper quality, awesome size, and good weight to it which makes it feel very solid and well made.
    • It has similar features as moleskin (silk ribbon, rubber band closure, and back pockets) but I feel the paper is smoother than moleskin's notebook.
    • It’s a good size for travel as well as for all my drawings and layouts.
    • I think customers would like having the option to buy a perforated version (still bound) for those that need or like to remove pages as they work.